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President Truman's Radio Address on Democratic Women's Day

President Harry S. Truman's radio address on Democratic Women's Day. The President's address was part of a program sponsored by the Women's Division of the Democratic National Committee marking "Democratic Women's Day." The President spoke at 3:05 p.m. from the Projection Room of the White House. He was introduced by Mrs. India Edwards, executive director of the Women's Division of the Democratic National Committee.

President Truman's Address at the Dedication of the New Washington Headquarters Building of the American Legion

President Harry S. Truman's address at the dedication of the new Washington headquarters building of the American Legion. The President spoke at 6:15 p.m. from a stand erected in front of the new American Legion building in Washington, DC. In his opening words he referred to Erle Cocke, Jr., National Commander of the American Legion. The address was carried on a nationwide broadcast.

President Truman's Address at the Dedication of a Square in Memory of Samuel Gompers

President Harry S. Truman's address at the dedication of a square in memory of Samuel Gompers. The President spoke at 11:45 a.m. from a platform erected in Gompers' Square at Tenth Street and Massachusetts Avenue NW., in Washington, DC. In his opening words he referred to Secretary of the Interior Oscar L. Chapman, who served as master of ceremonies, and to Secretary of Labor Maurice J. Tobin. In the course of his remarks the President referred to William Green, president of the American Federation of Labor. The address was broadcast.

President Truman's Address at the Cornerstone Laying of the District of Columbia Red Cross Building

President Harry S. Truman's address at the cornerstone laying of the District of Columbia Red Cross Building. The President spoke at 12:50 p.m. at 21st and E Streets NW., in Washington, DC. In his opening words he referred to John C. Folger, chairman, District of Columbia chapter, American Red Cross, and to General of the Army George C. Marshall, former president of the American Red Cross.

President Truman's Address at the Dedication of the New AMVETS Headquarters

President Harry S. Truman's address at the dedication on the new AMVETS headquarters at 1710 Rhode Island Avenue. The President spoke at 3:30 p.m. at the new headquarters of the American Veterans of World War II in Washington, DC. In his opening words he referred to John L. Smith, national commander AMVETS, and Robert A. Lovett, Secretary of Defense. The address was broadcast nationally. In two parts.